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Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.

This Week's lesson:
Texas tragedy triggers a flood of blame

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This Week's lesson:

Texas floods are example of climate change impact

This month began with dramatic displays of nature's intensity, unpredictability and deadliness. Extraordinary atmospheric conditions released 1.8 trillion gallons of rain in and around Texas Hill Country, west of Austin, on July 4. Four months w...

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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

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How well do you keep up with the world around you? Take this week’s quiz to test your knowledge of recent national and world events.

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Martian meteorite could fetch up to $4 million

A 54-pound Martian meteorite — the largest known piece of Mars ever found on Earth — is up for auction this week at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. Designated NWA 16788, this monumental rock was discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2023 and is approx...

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The news media shape how we see and understand the world around us. With its new video series, NBCU Academy takes a deep dive into what it means to be a journalist today, how the industry is evolving, and how the next generation can help.

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